ARANZ Medical named 2016 Hi-Tech Awards finalist
CHRISTCHURCH, NZ., 31 March, 2016 - ARANZ Medical Ltd, a specialist in 3D scanning and informatics solutions for the
healthcare sector, has been named a finalist in the New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards 2016. The fast growing company has been
shortlisted for the Coretex Hi-Tech Emerging Company of the Year.
Dr Bruce Davey, CEO of ARANZ Medical says, “It’s a real credit to our talented team that we’re being recognised as an
emerging leader in the New Zealand technology industry. The excellence and innovation amongst this year’s finalists
demonstrates the collective impact we’re having at the forefront of emerging business trends on the world stage.”
ARANZ Medical’s solutions for skin and wound assessment transform clinical assessment processes, improve quality of
care, and make service delivery more cost-effective. Key innovations include: Silhouette, an FDA-approved advanced wound
surveillance system which supports precise and productive wound management in clinical practice and research; and
FastSCAN which enables the custom-fit of orthotics and prosthetics.
“We’re continuing to experience significant growth as our innovations are growing in demand due to the increased
prevalence of diseases like diabetes, an ageing population, and more accountable healthcare,” says Dr Davey. “We’re
excited about the future as we work to take advantage of new trends in telehealth, the development of imaging
technologies, and productivity improvement.”
Wayne Norrie, Chair of the Hi-Tech Trust says, “The Hi-Tech Awards continue to be the New Zealand technology industries
most important celebration of success and a wonderful showcase for our innovation and talent.”
A world class line up of international judges that includes James Caan of Dragons’ Den fame; Pascal Finette, Head of
Entrepreneurship at Singularity University; Linda Jenkinson, Chair of LesConcierges; Rohit Shukla, CEO of the Larta
Institute; Savannah Peterson, Director of Innovation at Speck Design, and 2014 Flying Kiwi Dr Catherine Mohr join the
existing international judges Claudia Batten, Michael Boustridge, Katherine Corich, Pat Kenealy, Richard Keyse and Nick
Lambert. An impressive local line up of judges completes the judging panel.
The New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards winners will be announced at a black-tie gala dinner to be held at the ANZ Viaduct Events
Centre, Auckland on 20th May 2016.
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